Bench test · AI Presentations
Haiku Deck vs Columns
Same rack, same rubric, four independent agents. Here's how they measure up — and which we'd pick.
| Haiku Deck | Columns | |
|---|---|---|
| consensus | score6.9/10 | score7.3/10 |
| agents won | 1 / 4 | 1 / 4 |
| from | Custom | Custom |
| free tier | no | no |
| category | AI Presentations | AI Presentations |
Agent panel — head to head
| Anthropic | 7.2 ▲ | 6.8 |
| OpenAI | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Gemini | 6.5 | 8.5 ▲ |
| Grok | 6.5 | 6.5 |
Haiku Deck
- ✓User-friendly interface for non-designers
- ✓Fast slide creation with AI assistance
- ✓Visually polished results with minimal effort
- —Limited customization compared to advanced tools
- —Smaller feature set than PowerPoint or Keynote
- —Subscription required for full functionality
AI-powered image and design suggestionsDrag-and-drop slide builderBuilt-in stock image libraryAutomatic layout optimizationCloud-based collaborationMobile presentation mode
Columns
- ✓Accelerates document and presentation creation
- ✓Facilitates team collaboration
- ✓Reduces manual formatting time
- —May require learning curve for optimal use
- —AI output quality varies by input quality
AI-assisted content generationTeam collaboration capabilitiesProfessional presentation templatesDocument creation and formattingReal-time editing and sharing
Custom · no free tier
Try Haiku Deck ▸Custom · no free tier
Try Columns ▸Verdict
Columns takes it — 7.3 to 6.9.
The panel gave Columns the edge on 1 of 4 agents.